McDonald's brews up McCafes in JapanPosted Jul 14th 2007 10:31AM by Joe DiStefano Starbucks has been pretty successful in selling Japan on java. The coffee colussus opened its first Japanese shop 10 years ago and now has some 700 units. Now another American behemoth is giving the Seattle-based company a run for its money. McDonald's, which already has a substantial presence in the land of the rising sun, now plans to help the Japanese rise and shine with a new coffee shop concept it's launching at the end of next month. The McCafe is the burger behemoth's first entry into buzzing world of coffee shops. Yesterday Mickey D's Japanese arm announced plans to open 15 McCafes in the Tokyo area on August 29. The hook behind the concept lies in offering lower priced beverages in an effort to draw customers, particularly families. If any bigwigs from McDonald's Japan are reading this allow me to suggest offering a drink called the McMatchaccino at Tokyo's McCafes. |
Related Comments: 42. Do we have McCafe's here in the U.S.? Posted at 7:24PM on Jul 21st 2007 by Rob 43. this comparison between coffee shops...Starbucks, McDs, Burger King all miss a key point...once you put enough sugar & cream into any coffee they all taste pretty much the same so you might as well drink the cheapest...now, if you like esspresso drinks...Americanos etc...THEN you can taste the difference (Starbucks typically shines here...only occasionally with the espresso breaking down...properly madxe they have a creamy finish of their own. Posted at 7:28PM on Jul 21st 2007 by Mike 44. who gives achit Posted at 7:50PM on Jul 21st 2007 by HOGHAIR 45. I've been to the McCafe in Broadripple Amy. It was a cool concept and has the piano player and everything. Upscale fastfood sounds odd but it was a nice setup. Sadly enough it didn't last. I live on Indy's southside in Franklin and another neat McConcept was near us in Whiteland, Indiana on I-65. Theirs was a McDonald's Diner which had phones at each booth to order and someone brought the food to you instead. They had regular meal items like a restraunt would have too and it was really good. They eventually converted it into a regular McDonald's because the idea wasn't making it. The concept of not leaving a tip was cool too because they couldn't take them. Posted at 8:31PM on Jul 21st 2007 by Jonathon Cole 46. Here is an idea. A place that has good food, fast service and low prices. Overhead would be kept low by offering a limited menu and minimal frills. Posted at 8:37PM on Jul 21st 2007 by C Walton 47. I think the mcafe idea is brilliant. what a perfect concept. McDonald's really needs to build upon their almost infinate worth (in $)and worldwide fame.Good going!! Posted at 8:40PM on Jul 21st 2007 by Joe White 48. ill take neither starbucks or mcdonalds. if i want coffee, i'll just go to speedway... uber cheap but still good in my opinion. or i'll just make it at home. Posted at 11:26PM on Jul 21st 2007 by notsosane 49. McD's coffee was much better when they were using "Seattle's Best". Whatever their new brand is leaves a Lot to be desired. Posted at 3:45PM on Jul 22nd 2007 by liz |
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41. My wife and I have been having expressos and lattes is McD's in Portugal for over ten years. Comparable to most coffees in Portugal where every, I mean every, place has an expresso machine. (In a nearby mall, the food court is filled with franchised operations and each and evey one has an expresso machine) Their prices are better than most even if the ambiance doesn't provide a sea view like some.
Posted at 7:07PM on Jul 21st 2007 by Robert Boos